All PizzaExpress articles – Page 11
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Analysis & Insight
Niche players have cutting edge
Operators facing ever-more demanding investors and mounting challenges have tended to focus on premiumisation and the strength of their brand, estate and people. However, CBRE’s Simon M Johnson warns this may no longer be enough. He suggests bolt-on acquisitions are likely to become more crucial to success with the result that fledgling brands with an edge will become more valuable.
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OpinionLandmark gambles on new playmaker
As it enters its eighth year of owning Carluccio’s, the Dubai-based Landmark Group has decided to make a key substitution, bringing in Mark Jones, the outgoing chief executive of Goals Soccer Centres and former head of Mecca Bingo, in a move it hopes will steady the ship and move it towards an eventual exit.
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Analysis & Insight
Growth slowing in branded Italian market
MCA analysis has shown growth slowing in the branded Italian restaurant market.
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NewsMCA’s Big Fat Review of the Year
From Admiral’s acquisition to Zizzi’s tie-up with Sainsbury’s, we present a potted history of 2017
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Analysis & InsightDelivery presents bitter/sweet pill for operators
A new wave of delivery is rapidly transforming the dynamics of the restaurant industry, with everyone from fledgling operators to listed hospitality groups entering the fray - whether they want to or not. But has the impact been wholly positive, and is the current model sustainable for operators already battling a series of cost pressures? Finn Scott-Delany reports.
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OpinionNo brand is an island
One of the words of the year for the eating and drinking out sector has been partnership - as casual dining brands seek new avenues for growth, pubcos re-evaluate their relationships with tenants in the wake of the pubs code and delivery platforms play an increasingly important role in the presentation of brands. James Wallin looks at the impact of these collaborations on the sector.
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NewsWelcome Break to open five PizzaExpress restaurants in 2018
Welcome Break intends to open a further five PizzaExpress restaurants across its estate next year, including anchoring the new-look Fleet services off the M3, MCA understands.
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News
Which Wich lines up UK debut site
Which Wich has lined up a site in London’s Central St Giles for its launch in the UK early next year
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NewsPizzaExpress eyes Welcome Break rollout
PizzaExpress plans to open “many more” restaurants across the Welcome Break motorway service station estate, following the launch of the first in Oxford today.
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Analysis & InsightMomentum in vegan trend merits greater recognition
Veganism is one of the UK’s fastest growing lifestyle trends, but how can operators capitalise on its popularity and what is currently stopping them? MCA’s Steve Gotham reports.
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Analysis & InsightAbboudi on optimising pizza delivery
As demand for pizza delivery grows at the mainstream and artisan ends of the market, former Domino’s and PizzaExpress man Maurice Abboudi offers his thoughts on optimising delivery.
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News
Angela joins Busaba board
Mark Angela, the current chief commercial officer of SSP, has joined the board of Busaba Eathai
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OpinionA new slice of the action
Robin Rowland is now stepping aside at YO! Sushi to let Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, build on a strong foundation and momentum. He has tried to pass the baton on before, but this time everything looks set fair for it to work out for everyone involved
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NewsHodgson to become YO! CEO
Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, is to take over the running of YO! Sushi
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OpinionThe pizza perfectionists
Neapolitan pizza player Santa Maria opens its third restaurant later this month – but don’t expect to see one on every street corner any time soon. Stefan Chomka reports
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NewsPret to link up with Roadchef
Pret A Manager is set to further increase its presence on the UK’s motorways after agreeing to open sites with Roadchef
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Analysis & InsightDon’t blink
Mark Wingett examines some of the recent boardroom changes and what they mean in a wider context, and looks at possible problems ahead at the St James’s Market development
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NewsPizzaExpress offloads Firezza business
PizzaExpress, has sold its upscale pizza delivery business Firezza, in order to further focus on its eponymous brand
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Analysis & Insight
Don’t be a Charlie, have a checkpoint
You’ve fully explored your reasons for international expansion and you’re clear it’s the route for you but, before you set up shop or start talking to potential partners, it will pay you to run through a final checklist. Jasper Reid sets out the points you need to tick off first
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News
Welcome Break appoints new CFO
Motorway service station operator Welcome Break has appointed Robbie Bell, formerly of Screwfix, as its new chief financial officer